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Placed: 30.04.2007 07:17:17

In memory of Odessa citizens having liquidated the consequences of Chernobyl catastrophe

6217 firefighters from every corner of Ukraine came through the fire of Chernobyl catastrophe. Odessa detachment consisting of 374 people was among them.

On April, 26, 1986, the greatest and the most dangerous catastrophe of the XX century took place – the 4th energetic block of Chernobyl Atomic Electric Station burst.

6217 firefighters from every corner of Ukraine came through the fire of Chernobyl catastrophe. Odessa detachment consisting of 374 people was among them. 374 workers of firefighting and civil protection dept have been performing their civil service from May 1986 until 1991.

In order to mark off their having evinced fortitude and valor, the catastrophe liquidators from Odessa were awarded with high rank decorations, grants and sincere thanks.

At the time being, 19 participants of Chernobyl events continue working in Odessa region Ukrainian MES Main Department. Yuriy Antipov – Odessa regional MES dept head – is one of them.